OBITUARIES

Patricia Cooley

Patricia Cooley

October 11, 2014

Arrangements are Incomplete and will later be announced by W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors.

Billy Joe Flanagan, Jr.

Billy Joe Flanagan, Jr.

October 8, 2014

BILLY FLANAGAN, JR. Saltillo - Billy Flanagan, Jr. died Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at his sister's residence in the Palmetto Community. Private family services. W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

Len "L. R." Moore

Len "L. R." Moore

October 6, 2014

LEN "L. R." MOORE Carolina Community - Len "L. R." Moore, 71, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit after a sudden illness. He was born August 13, 1943 to Obey Jewell and Carrie Carter Moore. Len loved his family especially his grandchildren. Len was a salesman from Nesco Electrical for 38 years before...

Thomas M. Rhoades

Thomas M. Rhoades

October 6, 2014

Private family services

Sue Montgomery

Sue Montgomery

October 4, 2014

SUE MONTGOMERY Tupelo - Sue Montgomery, 79, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 4, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Van Buren Peaceful Valley Community on July 17, 1935, to James William and Jewel Vashti Sandlin Green. On July 20, 1963, Sue married the love of her life, Jerold...

Richard Mills

Richard Mills

October 3, 2014

Arrangements Incomplete

George Summerford

George Summerford

October 3, 2014

GEORGE SUMMERFORD Newton - George Summerford, 77 died at his residence, Friday, October 3, 2014. When I'm Gone When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done....

Joyce McCrary Miller

Joyce McCrary Miller

October 2, 2014

JOYCE MILLER Our precious Mother passed from this life to the next on October 2, 2014. Born November 10, 1925, to Frances Shackelford and Eubanks McCrary in Lowndes County, Mississippi, she graduated from Lee High School in Columbus, Mississippi and attended Mississippi State College for Women. She worked for Merchants and Farmers Bank in Columbus. She married John Wiley Miller...

Geneva Reedy Collins

Geneva Reedy Collins

October 2, 2014

GENEVA REEDY COLLINS Tupelo - Geneva Reedy Collins died Thursday October 2, 2014, at Rosewood Residence. She was born March 16, 1919, to Newsom Luther and Purney Scribner Reedy. She was a lifelong resident of Tupelo and a faithful member of First Baptist Church. She retired after a 38 year career as a telephone operator. Services will be 3 p.m....

Melvin D. Burt

Melvin D. Burt

October 1, 2014

MELVIN D. BURT Tupelo - Melvin Douglas Burt, 66, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at his home. He was born November 16, 1947 to Douglas and Claudia Ruth Burt. Melvin was a United States Navy veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his family and reading. He spent a lot of time on his computer, talking to friends, reading and...

Mary T. Deaton

Mary T. Deaton

October 1, 2014

MARY T. DEATON Birmingham Ridge Community - Mary T. Deaton, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at the Countrywood Plantation. She was born July 15, 1928 to Samuel and Elizabeth Taylor. She is described by her family as a wonderful cook, avid reader and fiercely independent woman. She enjoyed her pets and flowers. She was a member of Birmingham...

Annie Mitchell

Annie Mitchell

September 30, 2014

ANNIE MITCHELL Annie Kathryn Morris Mitchell went to be with her Lord on September 30, 2014, at the age of 88. She had been a long time resident of Sherman, and was a resident of Laney House at Traceway Retirement Community at the time of her death. She was a member of Sherman Baptist Church where she served lovingly in...

Helen Hinds

Helen Hinds

September 25, 2014

HELEN HINDS Tupelo- Helen Hinds, 85, of East Tupelo, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1929 in Itawamba County to Carrol Parham and Jewel Estes Parham. She married Leonard L. Hinds on January 19, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 29, 2014. She owned and operated Helen's...

Kathryn Morgan

Kathryn Morgan

September 24, 2014

KATHRYN MORGAN Tupelo - Sara Kathryn Morgan, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the Sanctuary Hospice House. She was born December 8, 1926 to John Wade and Marie Faulkner Vaughn. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Kathryn was a talented artisan whose artwork is cherished by her family....

Betty Clement McNutt

Betty Clement McNutt

September 24, 2014

Betty C. McNutt Tupelo - Betty Clement McNutt entered her heavenly home on September 24, 2014. She was born July 28, 1928, in the Birmingham Ridge Community to Jess Miles and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clement. She graduated from Saltillo High School in 1945. She and her family lived in many places such as Hurricane, New Harmony, Ellistown, New Albany, Saltillo and...

Jackie Earline Witcher

Jackie Earline Witcher

September 23, 2014

"Jackie" Earline Witcher Tupelo- "Jackie" Earline Witcher, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014, after an extended illness. She was born to the late Ovie and Ed Harville. Retiring from Kruger Metal Company, she enjoyed raising dogs and took pride in serving delicious meals. Earline was a lifelong resident of Lee County where she was a member of Ecculatubba Baptist Church. Services...

Kenneth Montgomery

Kenneth Montgomery

September 22, 2014

Kenneth Montgomery Toccopola Community- On September 22, 2014, Kenneth Montgomery went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior. He was 69 years old. He was born of the late Emsley and Hilda Montgomery. He was a husband, father, Pappa, Pop, Papaw, and a Daddy he didn't have to be. He was as genuine as the rarest of gems, and...

Jack P. Hagins, Jr.

Jack P. Hagins, Jr.

September 19, 2014

JACK HAGINS, JR. New Albany - Jack Patrick Hagins, 80, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany after an extended illness. He was born in Columbus, Georgia on May 24, 1934, to Jack Patrick Hagins, Sr. and Charlotte Virginia Wilson Hagins. After graduating from Holly Springs High School, he attended the University of Mississippi,...

Velma Grace McDougal

Velma Grace McDougal

September 19, 2014

VELMA GRACE MCDOUGAL Plantersville - Velma Grace McDougal, 64, died Friday, September 19, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Marks, Mississippi on August 21, 1950, to William Ervin and Clenton Franklin Cook Cranford. She was a former employee of Walmart Distribution Center in New Albany. Her greatest enjoyment was being with her family and grandchildren. Services will be...

Donald K. "Don" Lanphere

Donald K. "Don" Lanphere

September 19, 2014

DONALD K. LANPHERE Saltillo - Donald Kenneth "Don" Lanphere, 88, of Fellowship Community, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, at the North Mississippi Medical Center, Hospice Unit. Don's life struggles were finished and his spirit has joined with God. He was born August 26, 1926, the son of the late Robert Clayton and Winnie Baggett Lanphere. Don served as a...